When I was a little girl
My daddy got himself in a whirl
He drank too much and always fought
In the midst of all of it I was caught

My daddy did some really bad stuff
And forgiveness was not enough
For years I hated him and would not forgive
The anger inside built up and I could not live

Everyone around me I treated bad
Because of one person, how sad
Then I got saved one day I do declare
And no longer was my anger there

I thank the Lord for setting me free
And making it right with my daddy and me
A year later my daddy passed away
And I am thankful I forgave him to this day

The Lord told me to obey Him in everything
Reward you I will, it's about forgiving
For if you do not obey and do not forgive
You cheat yourself and others on how to live

Read Matthew 18:21-35

Written by Janice M. Akers February 2006